Past sale
Auction, Thursday, May 7, 2026
Report date May 7, 2026 · Published by USDA May 7, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Hope Livestock Auction - Hope, AR (AMS_2058)
May 7Sale shown
584Head sold
Thu, Nov 5Next sale
ThursdaySale day
No market trend do to light test last week, although there were some stand out replacement sales.
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,335–1,575 | 1,480 | 4 | $3,500–4,000 | $3,808.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,570–1,735 | 1,653 | 2 | $4,350–4,400 | $4,373.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $5,375 | $5,375 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,035–1,695 | 1,407 | 10 | $3,950–5,750 | $4,922.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,465–1,795 | 1,603 | 7 | $4,100–5,700 | $4,775.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 870–1,300 | 1,088 | 4 | $4,500–5,100 | $4,838.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,295–1,335 | 1,317 | 3 | $5,200–5,300 | $5,266.20 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,540 | 1,540 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1 | $4,750 | $4,750 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $535.00–560.00 | $547.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 3 | $465.00–495.00 | $479.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 4 | $445.00–480.00 | $461.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $385.00–425.00 | $403.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $291.00 | $291.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Replacement | 900–950 | 922 | 8 | $3,100–3,750 | $3,504.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $540.00–550.00 | $545.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $495.00–505.00 | $499.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 4 | $445.00–485.00 | $463.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 6 | $425.00–460.00 | $442.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 7 | $401.00–430.00 | $421.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 5 | $385.00–425.00 | $406.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $409.00 | $409.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Replacement | 850–900 | 895 | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $600.00–620.00 | $613.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 366 | 5 | $590.00–645.00 | $625.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 2 | $610.00–620.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 4 | $450.00–490.00 | $469.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 11 | $430.00–475.00 | $448.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 5 | $430.00–460.00 | $441.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 5 | $413.00–425.00 | $419.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 4 | $377.00–409.00 | $394.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $420.00–450.00 | $431.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $350.00–380.00 | $365.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $500.00–550.00 | $525.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $550.00–565.00 | $557.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $510.00–545.00 | $518.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 467 | 5 | $430.00–460.00 | $445.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $380.00–407.00 | $393.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200–1,310 | 1,255 | 2 | $2,500–2,550 | $2,523.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,220–1,380 | 1,300 | 2 | $2,400–3,000 | $2,681.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150–1,435 | 1,295 | 3 | $2,375–3,600 | $3,086.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,260–1,305 | 1,283 | 3 | $3,800–4,150 | $3,951.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1 | $5,050 | $5,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 925–1,030 | 978 | 2 | $3,975–4,250 | $4,105.12 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,565–1,940 | 1,709 | 5 | $221.00–230.00 | $224.06 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,870–1,940 | 1,905 | 2 | $241.00–243.00 | $241.98 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,610–2,010 | 1,793 | 4 | $207.00–216.00 | $210.58 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 990–1,260 | 1,164 | 11 | $170.00–180.00 | $174.93 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,025–1,305 | 1,167 | 6 | $185.00–190.00 | $187.60 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 905–1,150 | 1,028 | 2 | $164.00–168.00 | $165.76 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,125–1,525 | 1,374 | 13 | $170.00–180.00 | $176.42 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,480–1,710 | 1,583 | 4 | $182.00–191.00 | $184.73 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 840–1,005 | 950 | 3 | $154.00–164.00 | $159.42 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 830 | 830 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 905–920 | 913 | 2 | $136.00–140.00 | $138.02 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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About Hope Livestock
- Listed as
- Hope Livestock
- Sale day
- Thursday
- Notes
- Cattle auction (weekly report); sheep and goat auction 4th Saturday (monthly report). Day as labeled on the state Market News report list
From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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